Are all Arai helmets made in Japan?

Today Arai Helmet Ltd. has factories in Saitama and Shinto, Japan, and is still a privately owned family business, now in the capable hands of Michio “Mitch” Arai, 81, and his son Akihito.

Is Arai helmet Japanese?

Arai Helmet Limited (株式会社 アライヘルメット, Kabushiki-gaisha Arai Herumetto) is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures motorcycle helmets and other helmets for motorsports.

How do I know if my Arai helmet is real?

If your Arai has one, it's a fake. If there's any hardware between the outer liner and the multi-density foam layers inside, your Arai is an Ainti.

What helmets are made in Japan?

Is Arai helmet cheaper in Japan?

Re: Arai Helmet Price in Japan

I was told by my frens it is much cheaper to buy it in Japan than in Malaysia. So if the price is almost the same in Tokyo or Osaka.... I might just buy it in Tokyo.

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Where are Arai motorcycle helmets made?

Today Arai Helmet Ltd. has factories in Saitama and Shinto, Japan, and is still a privately owned family business, now in the capable hands of Michio “Mitch” Arai, 81, and his son Akihito.

Are all Shoei helmets made in Japan?

THE WORLD'S PREMIER HELMET MANUFACTURER

Just like the very first SHOEI helmet built by our founder back in 1959, every SHOEI today is still handmade in Japan utilizing a sophisticated process that involves over 50 people for each and every helmet.

Where are HJC helmets made?

Further, HJC has two helmet factories in two different countries: Korea and Vietnam. These factories provide strategic venues to produce high end, mid, and entry-level products to satisfy the demands of consumers around the world.

Where are AGV helmets made?

AGVs are made at the Dainese-owned Mavet helmet factory in north-eastern Italy, which also makes Dainese ski helmets and motorcycle lids for other brands. 40,000 helmets a year are made at Mavet – including Valentino Rossi's. You can see a video of the production process here.

Are there fake Arai helmets?

Beware of counterfeit helmets (Fraud and Scam Webstores).

Genuine Arai helmets are sold only by Arai authorized dealers. Genuine Arai helmets are packed in white cardboard boxes with blue stripes. The boxes include a cloth Arai helmet bag, an owner's manual, and a small bottle of lubricant.

Where is the manufacture date on Arai helmet?

The date-of-manufacture (month/year) can be found impressed on the left chinstrap (the one without the D-rings) or laser etched on the steel D-ring fastener of the right chinstrap. The date is offered as a code with the production month followed by the year.

Where are kyt helmets made?

KYT has fast forwarded to become important brand benefitting from constant research and acquisition of latest technology to create premium motorcycle racing helmet. It has its Research and Development and Design facility based in Italy, Europe.

What does Arai mean in Japanese?

Arai (written: 新井 or 荒井) is a Japanese surname. "新井" means "new residence.” Notable people with the surname include: Akino Arai (born 1959), Japanese singer and lyricist. Alberto Arai (1915–1955), Mexican architect and writer.

Does Arai make the best helmets?

Arai has managed to be one of the first manufacturers to pass the new FIM motorcycle helmet standards without changing anything on their designs. That's because Arai claims to place their company standards higher than any testing standard. DOT, ECE even Snell standards are seen as a level always to be exceeded.

Does Arai use MIPS?

In fact, leading brands such as AGV, Arai, HJC, Schuberth, Shark, and Shoei do not use MIPS in any of their products.

Does Dainese own AGV?

Sharing similar track records for passion, creativity and world championship success, AGV was acquired by fellow Italian motorcycling innovator Dainese in July 2007, enabling the two companies to combine their leading expertise in advanced solutions delivering head-to-toe protection.

Where are Bell helmets made?

Bell Racing Helmets are produced in an exclusive, 60,000 square meter manufacturing operation, Racing Force International based in Bahrain and adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is Bell Racing's exclusive production facility and houses corporate offices, factory showroom, research and development, and ...

Is HJC a Chinese brand?

HJC is a leader in the U.S market and a runner-up in Europe, in terms of market share. It operates four factories in Korea, China and Vietnam. It produced 1.5 million helmets in 2013, with sales of KRW 80 billion. The HJC RPHA 10 helmet series is the company's lead product.

What does Shoei mean in Japanese?

When inquired about the origins of the name, a Shoei representative replied: "Shoei is not an actual word and does not mean anything. In Japan the passage of time is marked in dynasties which are the lifetime of an emperor.

Where are G Force helmets made?

Founded over 25 years ago, G-FORCE Racing Gear, based in Acworth, GA, manufactures suits, helmets, gloves, shoes, racing harnesses, window nets and restraints, crew gear, flame retardant underwear, and more.

Where are Shark helmets made?

Shark helmets is a relative newcomer, having existed for only 30 years. Their helmets are designed in France but manufactured in Thailand. The Nolan Group companies all make motorcycle helmets along with the N-Com helmet communicator.

How long do Arai helmets last?

Like most major helmet manufacturers, Arai subscribes to the Snell Memorial Foundation benchmark of five years as the suggested usable lifespan of a motorcycle helmet.

Are Arai helmets the safest?

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Every Arai helmet is handmade with strict company guidelines for meeting safety standards. A total of five Arai helmets were tested, yielding an average of 4.4 stars out of five. Two of its helmets received a max score of five stars.

Do helmets really expire?

In general, yes: Helmets have an expiration date. That's because exposure to sunlight, heat, and other elements degrades the foam and other parts of the helmet. Plus, helmets tend to get knocked around with use.